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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove criticizes recent Republican actions affecting key social programs

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Sydney Kamlager-Dove U.S. House of Representatives from California's 37th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Sydney Kamlager-Dove U.S. House of Representatives from California's 37th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Sydney Kamlager-Dove, currently serving as a U.S. Congresswoman representing California’s 37th district, has recently shared her views on various legislative actions and events through a series of tweets. Kamlager-Dove, who succeeded Karen Bass in 2023, has been active in addressing issues concerning food assistance programs, labor rights, and healthcare legislation.

On March 22, 2025, Kamlager-Dove criticized House Republicans for voting to cut $20 million from food assistance for seniors during National Nutrition Month. She stated that "House Republicans voted to defund food assistance for seniors in need by $20 million... during National Nutrition Month." She further emphasized the impact on vulnerable populations by saying "Allowing 25,000 seniors to go hungry is diabolical."

Later that day, she shared details about her annual labor breakfast with local union representatives. In her tweet dated March 22, 2025, she mentioned hosting this event to discuss priorities such as recent mass firings and supporting workers' rights. She wrote "Yesterday, I hosted my annual labor breakfast with local union representatives to discuss our shared priorities..." and affirmed her commitment as a member of the Labor Caucus.

On March 23, 2025, Kamlager-Dove reflected on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) signed into law by President Obama fifteen years ago. She expressed concern over recent legislative moves that could increase ACA marketplace premiums significantly. Her tweet read "15 years ago, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law..." highlighting her stance against changes that would raise costs for Americans.

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